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India’s Mission Zero Aims to End Deaths in Sanitation Work

A national workshop titled “Mission Zero: Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work” was held in Bhubaneswar, bringing together government officials, experts, and sanitation workers.

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Key Points

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Location: State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar.

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Key participants: Odisha Chief Minister, senior government secretaries, urban local body representatives, technology providers, and sanitation workers.

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Primary goal: eliminate all fatalities in sanitation work across the country.

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Strategies: increase mechanisation, provide safety gear, train workers, and extend welfare schemes (NAMASTE until 2031, GARIMA).

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Additional focus: promote waste‑to‑wealth initiatives for sustainable livelihoods.

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Summary

The initiative seeks to achieve zero deaths among sanitation workers by promoting mechanised cleaning, safety equipment, and comprehensive support schemes such as NAMASTE and GARIMA.

Officials emphasized a whole‑government approach, expanding mechanised services, and strengthening institutional mechanisms to ensure safe and dignified sanitation operations.

The workshop also showcased new technologies and waste‑to‑wealth projects that aim to create livelihood opportunities while improving safety.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
sanitation
the practice of cleaning and managing waste to keep environments healthy
mechanised
using machines to perform tasks that were previously done by hand
institutional
relating to organized bodies such as government departments or agencies
empowerment
the process of giving people more control, resources, and opportunities
ecosystem
a network of interacting parts, such as people, technology, and policies
fatalities
deaths caused by accidents or unsafe conditions
stakeholders
individuals or groups with an interest or concern in a particular issue
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